Interim Assistant Director
The YMCA recognizes the critical importance of investing in the development of the spirit, mind and body of our children in order to build healthy communities.
Reporting to the Childcare Director, the Assistant Childcare Director ensures the sound management of all areas that concern our Childcare department, including staffing, programming, licensing, budgeting, planning, orientating, and supervising. The Assistant Childcare Director is responsible for ensuring all YMCA Playing to Learn program requirements are met and exceeded while complying with the Ministry of Education Regulations, and National YMCA Child Protection Standards. Through leadership of the Association Childcare team, the Director ensures delivery or programming excellence in all areas as listed above.
Key Responsibilities:
· Responsible to the Director, program participants and families.
· Takes on day-to-day operations in regards to staffing
· Responsible for ensuring quality, meaningful childcare and programming outcomes in keeping with YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum and Y core values in providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and positive environment. Provide direct program leadership, oversight program planning, ensure achievement of annual licensing requirements, and implementation of strategies focused on child welfare and program quality.
· Ensure centre practices compliance with any and all Child Protection Associations and Safety requirements and regulations.
· Ensure staff participation in the YMCA OHS committee and that the OHS policy is followed by Childcare staff.
· Support Director with fundraising events annually.
· Support the team in the use of our Weemarkable app.
· Submit work orders to the appropriate channel to address any issues that arise in the facility.
· Engage and foster positivity, collaborate with parents, staff, volunteers, and community agencies.
· Other duties as assigned by Childcare Director
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Certification as Early Childhood Educator, Level 2 or 3 Classification, an asset. Post secondary education in education and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience
· Experience in YMCA Playing to Learn is an Asset
· Strong working knowledge and experience with NS Childcare Licensing Act and
· Regulations
· 3-5 years of Leadership/Supervisory experience in a Not for Profit setting is an asset
· Experience in dealing with diverse children and families including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity. Experience in working with children with a disability
· Clear Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates
· Detail oriented, self-starter and organized
· Excellent time management and teamwork abilities
· High quality relationship building skills
· Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to problem solve and remain calm in an emergency
· Temperament, ability, character and experience to guide staff in providing exceptional care
· Proven ability to work with computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
· Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License or access to reliable transportation
· Flexibility to work outside of regular working hours on an as needed basis
Work Environment:
· This position deals with multiple demands, deadlines and dealing with the day-to-day interruptions.
· Work involves a moderate amount of physical, mental and visual demands.
· Occasional evenings for team trainings and meetings
Competencies:
In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, and an orientation to service, the Assistant Director of Childcare/BAP Coordinator should possess the following competencies:
1. Leadership/Coaching - Ability to direct and develop performance of others to achieve desired result.
2. Negotiation/Communication/Interpersonal Skills - Ability to speak, write, listen and secure information in a variety of settings. Ability to cooperate with others to achieve results. Ability to create and build relationships inside and outside the organization.
3. Planning/ Organizing - Ability to establish a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to accomplish short- and long-term goals.
4. Problem Solving - Ability to identify an issue, gathers and processes relevant information, determine possible solutions, selects appropriate responses and implements and evaluates them.
5. Service Strategy - Ability to identify the needs and wants of members/participants as a priority and respond in an effective and timely manner to enhance every person's YMCA experience.
6. Initiative/Enthusiasm/Innovation - Ability to manage and lead in order to achieve and exceed identified goals.
7. Community Awareness and Understanding - Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the vision, mission and values of the organization.
8. Project Resource Management - Ability to manage a project from initial planning to completion.
9. Strategic Planning/Visioning - Ability to visualize future direction and formulate strategies, plans and action to achieve vision.
Pay: $28.18-$31.44 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
